Organic Jaggery Making

#9. Organic Jaggery Making

Overview:

          Start a small-scale organic jaggery business with just ₹30,000–₹1,00,000 investment and earn up to ₹8,00,000 per year. The government provides 35–50% subsidy under PMFME and FPO schemes, making this ideal for small farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and family-based businesses.

Why Choose Organic Jaggery Business?

   • Huge and growing demand for organic products in India (₹10,000+ Crore market).

   • Jaggery is preferred over sugar for health reasons.

   • Low startup cost. Can be done in villages and semi-urban areas.

   • Government provides subsidies and training for organic food processing.

Government Support & Subsidies:

   • 35–50% subsidy under the PMFME scheme (PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises).

   • Financial help from NABARD and Agri Processing Funds.

   • Support for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) producing jaggery.

Eligible Applicants:

   • Small farmers

   • Women entrepreneurs

   • Traditional jaggery producers

   • Self-help groups (SHGs)

Application Portals:

https://pmfme.mofpi.gov.in/

https://www.nabard.org/

How to Start – Business Framework:

   1. Grow or source fresh sugarcane.

   2. Set up a jaggery unit (Traditional or Automated).

   3. Apply for government subsidy and MSME loans.

   4. Package and sell in local and online markets.

   5. Scale with branding and exports.

Investment & Profit:

   • Initial Investment: ₹30,000–₹1,00,000

(After subsidy: ₹15,000–₹50,000)

   • Annual Income Potential: ₹4,00,000–₹8,00,000

   • Best Markets: Local organic stores, Ayurveda shops, online platforms.

   • Break-even: Within first year.

Success Story:

   During the COVID-19 lockdown, T. Ramraj, a sugarcane farmer from Perambalur, Tamil Nadu, faced losses due to transport restrictions. Using a crusher from a closed unit, he started a small jaggery processing unit at home. He processed sugarcane into jaggery and sold it locally, earning consistent income even during the lockdown.

   He started with ₹50,000 and got ₹20,000 subsidy under PMFME. Now he earns ₹6 lakhs annually by supplying to organic food stores and supermarkets.

Read the full article:

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/how-a-sugarcane-farmer-ensured-a-sweet-time-during-lockdown/amp_articleshow/76348869.cms

How to Apply for Subsidies & Training:

   • Visit https://pmfme.mofpi.gov.in/ and https://www.nabard.org/

   • Explore Tamil Nadu Agriculture Department initiatives.

   • Enroll in food processing training programs under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

   • Apply for MSME & Start-up India benefits.

Disclaimer: Subsidy availability may change. Always check latest updates on official websites.